El Quseir Introduction

El Quseir is a 500 year old coastal city, located on the banks of the Red Sea, 600km to the south of Cairo. Besides the city's impressive beaches and clear water, visitors can enjoy a taste of its history. Its classic French and British architecture, along with its narrow streets and colourful bazaars, make for a great holiday backdrop. Scuba diving is a big draw for tourists. El Quseir hotels consist of budget and mid-range options.

Events in Egypt

07 Jan. 2015

Egyptian Christmas

The Coptic (Egyptian) Church celebrates the birth of Jesus on the day on which Christmas was celebrated in the era when the Egyptian church was founded by St Mark—January 7. Keep your ears out for clanking of small finger cymbals during some sections of the Holy Mass. January 7 also marks Christmas in the calendars of the Orthodox churches of Eastern Europe. Research indicates that the word “Christmas” is of an ancient Egyptian origin. While “Christ” means “lord”, “mas” is an old Egyptian word that means “birth”. Celebrations take place on and around January 7 every year in Egypt, with the greatest revelry being reserved by the streets of Cairo’s Coptic communities.